Category: Death Notice(s)

Saturday

I will listen

to what God the LORD will say;

he promises peace to his people,

his saints–

but let them not return to folly.

~Psalm 85:8~

 

Great news!  Connor Corkern got well enough that he didn’t need to be at Children’s Hospital any longer.  Thank God for his progress and the faithfulness of many people.

Mr. James Miller has had a couple good days at home.  Please keep him in your prayers.

 

Donna Hatchett Gully (Steve and Vicki Cunningham Gully’s daughter-in-law)
Died: November 2, 2015
Nicholas Nelf Frazier, Jr.

Born: March 20, 1937
Died: November 06, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3373107&fh_id=10545

“Love Makes Your Hair Fall Off” (Joey and Rory)

http://thislifeilive.com/love-makes-your-hair-fall-off/

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 13-14

Baptist Press – Bpnews.net

 

The annual Lottie Moon Christmas Tea will be at FBC, Kentwood Sunday, November 15th at 2 P.M.  It is for all ladies, from 3-103, who are in any of the churches in our association or who are in our area that day.  Come enjoy the time together and learn about international missions.

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Thankfulness: Day 7

Today, I’m thankful for intercessory prayer.  I’m thankful for the times I’ve had to pray for others and the times others prayed for me.  Yesterday, at Bible study, a sweet lady told us she prayed for each of us every day.    That’s an awesome example of intercessory prayer.

 

Enjoy the day God has sent us today.  Make some sweet memories with those you love and/or with those who need your love today.  Maybe, they need to know of God’s love.  You can be the one to tell them all about Him!

Anna Lee

Wednesday Evening

Macy and Mary Catherine Gueldner
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal/view/id/563a07c9a689b40d214fa9fc?utm_source=JEN&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=JEN+email&utm_content=visitsite
I saw Macy’s sister and grandmother, Martha, this week.  Martha look healthy and happy.  Thank-you for for prayers for Macy, Mary Catherine, and Martha.
Gloria Elizabeth Boone

Born: July 14, 1937
Died: November 04, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3371852&fh_id=10545

You can visit with the family at FBC, Kentwood beginning at 8:30.  After the graveside service, the family meal will be at FBC, Kentwood.

 

Tuesday Afternoon

Mr. Philip Harrell’s 92nd birthday is today.  David and I were blessed to visit with him and Mrs. Annie Bell for a few minutes this morning.  He told of the birth of his second great, great grandchild.  Wow!
Mrs. Anne Hurst is looking good and will be released Sunday.  Please keep her in your prayers.  She said the unborn twins are doing well according to their mother Marie and grandmother Nedra.
Mrs. Barbara Hutchinson is doing well.  She is able to walk around a good bit.  Pray for her continued improvement.
Some former residents of Roseland, Steve and Vicky Cunningham Gully, shared the news of the death of a daughter-in-law, Donna Gully, last night.  She has been ill so her death was not a surprise.
Willie Joseph “Joe” Newsom, Sr.

Born: August 29, 1964
Died: October 31, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3370542&fh_id=10545

David Paul Wickham

Born: November 11, 1959
Died: November 01, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3370543

Tuesday

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,

since as members of one body

you were called to peace.

And be thankful.

~Colossians 3:15~

(Peace and thankfulness – May we all have an extra large helping of these today!)

 

Update on Connor Corkern

My dear friends, if everything goes smoothly with Connor tonight (which we expect it will) he will have his ventilator extubated in the morning.

We need your prayers…
•Please pray with Coye and I that this time around Connor’s lungs will be ready and strong.
•Please pray that his secretions will be thin enough for him to cough up.
•Please pray that his body can maintain the energy it requires to breathe easily when awake and sleeping.
•Please pray that God’s grace surrounds us as we watch and wait to see if Connor’s extubation will be successful.
•Please pray that if Connor’s extubation fails that we will be guided in the direction that God leads us to and have peace with whatever may come in order for Connor to breathe easier.
•Please pray for his doctors, nurses, and therapists that have taken exceptional care of him, and will continue to do so.

We know our Heavenly Father hears our prayers as he has shown us His mercy for the past 3 weeks over and over again.

 

Mrs. Flo Hatcher‘s new medication for nausea has worked for five days!  That has made a big difference for her, the family, and caregivers.

 

Please continue to pray for Mr. James Miller as he undergoes testing at a Covington hospital.

 

Mrs. Gloria Boone and her family wish for our continued prayers.

 

David Wickham – David’s obituary will be posted when it is available.  In the meantime, pray for the family.

 

Operation Christmas Child Report

  • We have packed 300 boxes and have collected the funds to ship them.
  • We are
    • Thanking those who helped.
    • Praying for the recipients of the boxes.
    • Thanking God that Samaritan’s Purse providing us with this opportunity.

 

Georgia Barnette Offering for Louisiana Missions

We have collected 77% of the goal that we set for out church.  Personally, I never would have been pleased with 77%.  I trust we will meet this goal now that the shoeboxes are filled and shipping collected.  Our church asks a lot, but the mission-minded people in our church have big hearts and a giving/sharing spirit.

 

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Chronicles 29-32

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

  • “The Daily Grind” – http://odb.org/2015/11/03/the-daily-grind/
  • Whatever you do,                                                                                                                                             work at it with all your heart,                                                                                                              as working for the Lord,                                                                                                                              not for human masters.                                                                                                                                            ~Colossians 3:23~
  • Remind us today, Lord, that You are in the dull and ordinary tasks of life in a most extraordinary way. Let us not forget that we do even the smallest tasks for You.
  • “Our Best”

 

Friday Bible Study – Joanna

 

 

Thankfulness: Day 3

     I’m thankful for opportunities God provides for us to serve Him and others as well as His reminders to always do “Our Best”.

 

Don’t forget that revival continues at Spring Creek Baptist Church and at Red Bluff Baptist at Folsom, LA where Dr. Gibby McMillan is the evangelist.

Anna Lee

 

 

Sunday Evening

 

Thankfulness – Day 1

I’m thankful for Jesus Christ providing a means for my salvation with his death on a cross “At Calvary”.

 

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Gloria Boone and her family.

Please pray for David Wickham’s family.  He passed away this morning.

 

WMU World Day of Prayer at 10 in the morning at Kedron.  There will be a potluck lunch fellowship following the meeting.

Saturday

Even though

I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil,

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff,

they comfort me.

~Psalm 23:4~

 

 

On this day, Oct. 31, four years ago today, I had gamma knife brain surgery.    I am happy to report my tumor continues to shrink!  I was able to enjoy Fall Fest Activities at NOBTS that very night with my daughter’s family.

Today, I have a long list of people who need our prayers.

  • Eleanor Morris has joined the list of those who have taken a fall.  It always takes longer to recover than to fall and get hurt.  Add her to your prayer list.
  • Mrs. Velma Anthony is finally doing better after her fall.  Thank God for her improvement.
  • Betty Simpson is having back issues.  Add her to your prayer list.
  • Ora Lee Wilson’s sister, Juanita Booty, can’t seem to get well.  Now, she has pneumonia.  Keep her on your prayer list.
  • Mrs. Gloria Boone also needs to be on your prayer lists.  As you pray for her, please pray for her family.
  • Mr. James Miller fell and is hospitalized again.  This time he is in Covington.
  • Mrs. Glenda McKean is slowly improving after breaks in both ankles.  She may be able to leave Hood Memorial the first of next week.  Pray for her as she begins walking again.
  • Mrs. Anne Hurst is still hospitalized in Greensburg.  She enjoys company.
  • Rufus Williams continues to do well following his recent gall bladder surgery.  Keep him on your prayer list for a while.  Pray for Margie too!
Dana Binder McCullough

Born: October 07, 1981
Died: October 29, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3368304

Read the Bible in 2015 – Acts 11-12

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Announcements

  • Revival at Spring Creek Baptist Church begins Sunday morning.  Members and staff would love to have you join them Sunday – Wednesday.
  • Frozen Food Sunday – Please bring your frozen foods to my classroom Sunday (to be shared with a family Sunday)..
  • Southern Gospel Concert 
  • World Day of Prayer 
    • Kedron Baptist Church
    • Monday at 10 A.M.
    • Potluck lunch to follow
    • All ladies and pastors are invited.
  • Bible study continues of Friday mornings.  We are finishing Women of the Bible in the next few weeks.
  • Time Change tonight!  Be sure to set your clock BACK tonight and enjoy some extra sleep unless you are like me and wake up long before daylight every day.

 

Don’t forget the time change.

Anna Lee

 

Friday Addition – Death

I forgot to include this earlier.

William “Pa Pa” “Red” Johnson, Sr.

Born: February 04, 1923
Died: October 28, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3367326&fh_id=10545

I did not know Mr. Johnson, but had the opportunity to spend some time with him just before Christmas last year.  I realized he was an interesting man that I wish I had known much better,.

Thursday

“God blesses those who are merciful,

for they will be shown mercy.”

~Matthew 5:7 NLT, 2nd Ed.~

 

David Wickham (From Cissy, his wife)

Update on David
Day 18 in ICU: they removed the bladder catheter, stomach catheter and staples yesterday.  He sat up in the chair a total of 12 hours.  He sat 8 hours, then took a break and then sat up again for four hours.  He does have increased pain from some sutures that became infected.  They will be using the wound vac today. He is still retaining a lot of fluid which prevents him from bring weaned from the oxygen to a level that will allow him to
Leave ICU.  He is at the point where he needs to push himself to be more mobile and do the exercises past his comfort level.  He had his 1st meal  today- vegetable broth, Apple juice and orange jello.  All of his favorites 😊. I was proud of him – he managed to force it down.  Thank you for your continued support to us. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

Mrs. Anne Hurst is in room 10 at the St. Helena Hospital.  I know she would love to hear from/see you.  Keep her in your prayers.

Mansell Stinson went back for a check-up yesterday.  James Rimes, who took him, said that for the first time, Mansell seems to be “pain-free”!  Let’s pray he can stay that way.

Kenny Ray Gill went in for double knee replacement, but did not have surgery because he had some sort of an insect bite.  So, surgery will be rescheduled for a later time.

Lisa Pitri received a wonderful report and will not need additional treatments, only periodic check-ups for now.

Bob Brooks who was hospitalized briefly is now home.  Please keep him in your prayers.

Connor Corkern is still at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans, but is improving.  If he continues to do well, he will be coming back to Kentwood soon.

Lisa W. Carruth is in Baton Rouge for a procedure today.  Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

Continue to pray for Mrs. Hazel Smith.  She is at home.

Continue to pray for Barbara Hurchinson.  She has a few more days of rehab/physical therapy in Hammond before coming back to Kentwood.

 

Cade R. Blades

Born: August 23, 1951
Died: October 27, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3365275&fh_id=10545

Robert “Bob” McDaniel, Sr.

Born: January 21, 1943
Died: October 28, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3365055&fh_id=10545

Read the Bible in 2015 – Exodus 3-4

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Bible Study Tomorrow – Herodias

January Bible Study – II Corinthians

New Zion Baptist Church is beginning I Corinthians so everyone will have a good foundation for January.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Operation Christmas Child (Shoeboses)

Even though we have our boxes packed and waiting for the collection centers to open, let’s pray for other churches/schools/organizations that are still working on their shoeboxes.  Let’s also pray for the children who will receive each box and each member of the families where the boxes will find a home.  May many of the children and families meet Jesus through the shoebox!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body

but cannot kill the soul.

Rather, be afraid of the One

who can destroy both soul and body in hell

~Matthew 10:28~

 

Rufus Williams’ gall bladder went well yesterday.  Please continue to pray for him as he recovers and heals.

Mrs. Anne Hurst has been ill again lately.  Today, she goes back for the latest report.  Let’s pray she hears good news.

 

 

Michael Alan Abernathy

Born: August 22, 1938
Died: October 26, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3364309&fh_id=10545

Daniel Thompson

 

 

Pray for the Sheriff’s Prayer Breakfast at FBC, Kentwood this morning at 7:30.  Pray for our law enforcement people every day.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 122-124

Devotional, Scriptures, and a Song

  • “Where’s My Focus” – http://odb.org/2015/10/28/where-is-my-focus-2/
  •  Where your treasure is,                                                                                                                          there your heart will be also.                                                                                                                                              ~Matthew 6:21~                                                                                                               You suffered along with those in prison                                                                                       and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property,                                               because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions.                                                                                                                                            ~Hebrews 10:34~
  • “He’s Everything to Me” 

 

 

Women’s Ministry

  • Fridays – Bible study at 10:00
  • Monday – World Day of Prayer at Kedron at 10:00
  • Noveber 15 – Lottie Moon Tea at 2 P.M.

 

 

This is the day God is giving to us today.   Will we use it wisely?

Anna Lee